Monthly Archives: January 2008

Katharine Beecher Candies has moved its decades-old manufacturing operations from Manchester to Cumberland County. The owner and namesake was one of the top businesswomen in York County in the 20th century, and her accomplishments will be part of an upcoming … Continue reading →

A Gettysburg tour guide acts out part of a ghost story about 10 years ago. National Park Service and Gettysburg officials are addressing the growth of the ghost tour industry on or near hallowed ground. Background posts: If you want … Continue reading →

This is John Dempwolf’s house, still standing on York, Pa.’s South George Street. Background posts: Market House No. 4 – Central Market, York’s most popular and City directory first step in finding history of a house. Brothers John A. and … Continue reading →

Gladys Rawlins demonstrates the Green Circle Program. It is used in some York County schools. She is buried in Lebanon Cemetery in North York. Background posts: Mildred and Russell Chapman, Part I and Roy Borom, Part II Gladys Rawlins is … Continue reading →

Skiiers pass the boarded-up-tight Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center during the blizzard of 1996. This blizzard dropped up to a yard of snow in York County. The blizzard of 1993 was just about as severe. Background posts: York County’s top 10 … Continue reading →

Roy O. Borom became executive director of Crispus Attucks Association in 1968 during a transition moment for the organization. Background posts: Mildred and Russell, “Black History Profiles, Part I and Mattie Chapman, “Legacies” Part IIII. About a dozen people attended … Continue reading →

Dover native and internationally known artist Jeff Koons presented a lecture of his work at York College in 2002. That talk accompanied a display of some of his famed work. Background posts: Jeff Koons’ sculpture brings record for a living … Continue reading →

This 1927 Wurlitzer theater organ, upper left, can rise from a lower level to of the Capitol Theatre to stage level, just as in the old days. It is still used to provide music and dramatic sounds for silent movies. … Continue reading →

The staircase in the Hanover, Pa.’s, Warehime-Myers Mansion is the first thing visitors see in entering this downtown landmark. Notice the Oriental rugs and mahogany stairway. Background posts: Why is Hanover Country Club in Abbottstown? and Wiki profiles eight with … Continue reading →

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Welcome to York Town Square, 9 years of daily posts about history/journalism, topics that can easily become plodding and self important. My goal is to keep this blog fun and accessible. And I try to say something in each post. I welcome your comments and respond to every one you write. Please contact me at jem@ydr.com.